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Health & Welfare committee advances strike-all amendment to S 18 after debate over Medicaid coverage for birthing centers
Summary
The Health & Welfare committee voted to approve a strike‑all amendment to S 18 on Feb. 28, 2025, after members and witnesses debated whether independent birthing centers should be required to accept Medicaid, and whether existing non‑discrimination language already covers Medicaid recipients.
The Health & Welfare committee on Feb. 28, 2025, voted to approve a strike‑all amendment to S 18, advancing the bill to the next legislative steps after committee discussion about whether independent birthing centers should be required to accept Medicaid.
Committee members and outside witnesses debated whether requiring Medicaid acceptance for birthing centers would set a precedent different from other private providers. A committee participant said there is non‑discrimination language in statute governing non‑emergency walk‑in centers that “says they shall not discriminate against any patient or prospective patient on the basis of…
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